Protections Election Year

Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 years

Bulgarians will cast ballots on Sunday in the seventh general elections in just over three years as their country faces growing political instability that might further enhance the popularity of ...

World - ABC News - October 25

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year term

World - ABC News - October 30

Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in power

World - ABC News - November 1

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Should I wait until after the presidential election before investing $300,000 in stocks? I’m a 66-year-old retiree.

“I have most of my expenses covered.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

24-year-old man punches election judge in face while waiting in line to vote: Police

A 24-year-old Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance in a voting line before punching an election judge in the face, police said.

10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results

Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

'Trump Trade': Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years

The “Trump-Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices.

A record 13 women will be governors next year after NH elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023

Trump claims he will ‘protect’ women — women need to protect themselves from Trump

Donald Trump’s infantilization of women, declaring "I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not," is simply confirmation that he does not view women as capable, intelligent or equal.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

U.S. stocks staged an epic rally after Trump won the election. What history says could happen before year-end.

Historically, stocks have tended to rise in the postelection period — and market analysts say they still have the potential to keep climbing through the rest of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection

The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery

Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack

Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims

Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Germany Takes Protective Measures Against Chinese Wind Industry

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Intrum seeks U.S. bankruptcy protection to restructure $4.7 billion net debt

Intrum, Europe's biggest debt collector, said on Friday it will file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its own finances. The company ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city. Sign up for the Rural ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Protecting Your Vote: Nevada county emerges as battleground in certification fight

As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines how county officials in several states have unlawfully refused to certify recent voting results.

An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change

The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog

The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?

By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

A UK lawmaker wants protected status for classic Cockney dish pie and mash

A British lawmaker has joined campaigners calling for a cornerstone of Cockney cuisine, pie and mash, to be given protected status as a distinct traditional food

World - ABC News - October 22

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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